The first season of the Salem Storytellers Project continues this year with themes of family and outdoors. If you have a story idea that does not fit these themes, you can always submit ideas for future events.

Our Family, Our Culture: Every family has its own quirks, traditions, recipes and memories. Join the Statesman Journal for a night of tales about the families we’re born into and the ones we choose, doors at 6, show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St. SE #150.

Outdoors: The great outdoors isn't for everyone, but for some, it's everything. Join the Statesman Journal for a night of stories about some of the best — and worst — outdoor moments, doors at 6, show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, Gilgamesh Brewing, 2065 Madrona Avenue SE.

For any questions, email aluschei@statesmanjournal.com.

Abby Luschei is the entertainment reporter for the Statesman Journal and the lead coordinator for the Salem Storytellers Project; she can be reached at 503-399-6747. Follow her on Twitter @abbyluschei or facebook.com/luscheiabby.